Renowned doctor Thoma Topalli has passed away, one of the most respected figures in the healthcare sector of Pogradec. He died two days ago in Boston, USA. Thoma Topalli was born in Pogradec on March 30, 1936. After completing his university studies in Germany, he dedicated his life to serving the citizens of his hometown. He began his career at the Pogradec Hospital in 1963 as a general practitioner, while from 1971 he worked as an obstetrician-gynecologist until his retirem

Drug use and addiction to social networks are contributing to increased aggression among minors. Based on cases involving children who are facing justice or have been criminally prosecuted, it appears that minors in conflict with the law are increasingly promoting the violence they are involved in. As a prosecutor who works with children every day, magistrate Vitjuna Mata, part of the section investigating this age group, is convinced that justice is the final link in prevent

Today we bid farewell to the respected Professor Agim Fejzulla. Until his retirement, Prof. Agim worked in the noble profession of teaching, educating many generations in Korçë and beyond. In addition to being a teacher, he also held leadership positions as a director and deputy director, serving at schools such as the one in Dvoran, the Construction School, the Mechanical School, in Sovjan, and others. His contribution and dedication are remembered by students, colleagues, a

The National Authority for Cyber Security (AKSK) has called on citizens to be cautious about messages or emails they receive on their phones. Through a post on social media, NACS warned that many of these messages are fraudulent and should not be clicked on immediately. NACS has also issued a recommendation for citizens. Full message: Beware of fraud attempts using the identity of banks The National Authority for Cyber Security (AKSK) has identified an increase in phishing an

In addition to food, household appliances, fuel, and other goods, Albanian consumers also pay more than the European Union average for communication and information services. According to Eurostat data, analyzed by Monitor, the price level index based on purchasing power parity (PPP) for information and communication services in Albania stood at 107.6% of the EU average in 2025. This means that Albanians pay 7.6% more than the average EU citizen to use mobile phones, landline

Vegetable prices recorded a sharp increase in June, precisely during the period when domestic production and seasonal supply are typically expected to be at their highest. According to official inflation data from INSTAT, the “Vegetables and Legumes” category became 8.5% more expensive compared with the same period a year earlier. This increase is nearly three times higher than the average food inflation rate, which stood at 3%. The rise in vegetable prices appears paradoxica

A 69-year-old man has been seriously injured after an accident in a mountainous area, where he had gone to graze livestock. According to preliminary information, Ismet Domeri, a resident of the village of Shalës, is suspected to have lost his balance due to high temperatures and fallen, suffering serious injuries. The elderly man was found by people who were nearby, who immediately notified emergency services. After receiving first aid at the scene, he was transported to Sara

The Agency for Agricultural and Rural Development (AZHBR) announced that today marks the deadline for applications to the 2026 National Agricultural Support Scheme, following the extension approved by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. According to ARD, applications for all support measures will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. The scheme includes financial support for livestock farming, beekeeping, sows and gilts, biological control, organic farms, Global G.A.P. c

Extreme heatwaves that hit Europe and the United Kingdom during May and June are another clear sign of the impact of climate change, scientists warn. According to a BBC analysis, this year’s record temperatures show that the continent is entering a period of increasingly hot summers. During June, many European countries broke temperature records for the month, while in some areas temperatures exceeded 40°C. In the United Kingdom, temperatures reached 37.7°C, breaking records

A concerning food safety case has recently been reported, where over 1,100 kilograms of suspected contaminated almonds have entered the market and, according to authorities, most of them have already been sold to consumers. The National Food Authority (AKU) has issued an urgent notice, asking citizens to avoid consuming the product “BLANCHED ALMOND EXTRA FINE”, with an expiry date of 22.10.2026, as laboratory tests have detected the presence of hydrocyanic acid above permitte

The Director General of the State Police, Senior Director Skënder Hita, handed over the Medal of Gratitude to the family of Martyr of the Homeland Inspector Enea Mekolli, following his heroic act in the line of duty. On the occasion of the birthday of the son of Martyr Enea Mekolli, the Director General of the State Police, Senior Director Skënder Hita, accompanied by senior officials of the State Police, paid a visit to the Mekolli family. “I know that no words and no suppor

Long queues at the Kapshticë Border Crossing continue to create difficulties for travelers crossing between Greece and Albania. Citizens report that waiting times at the border have become routine and that this situation has persisted for around seven months. According to them, on days with normal traffic, the waiting time is around one hour, while during periods of heavier movement it can reach up to three hours. The prolonged delays are causing frustration among travelers,

Strong tensions and clashes between protesters and police forces were reported this Thursday outside the Parliament building, shortly before the start of the plenary session. The protest organized in front of Parliament escalated with the arrival of MPs, when a group of protesters threw eggs toward them. Immediately after the incident, police forces intervened to restore order, detaining six protesters. During the clashes, three State Police officers were injured, while tensi

Central Albania is emerging as the most affected area by the heatwave that has swept across Europe, with maximum temperatures which, according to a map published by the World Health Organization (WHO), fall into the highest risk categories, above 35°C and in some areas close to 40°C. The latest WHO maps of maximum temperatures in the European Region, based on data from June 23, 2026, show that Albania ranks among the hottest countries on the continent. While coastal and mount

Today, on July 1, the “Day of Satrivac” is celebrated, honoring the Holy Place in the village of Hoçisht, where thousands of believers gather from Albania and beyond. This “Blessed Place” has a very special history, as it commemorates the Holy Healers, Saint Damian and Saint Cosmas, who dedicated their lives to healing the sick and those in need. Every July 1, Satrivac becomes a pilgrimage site for people of different faiths. Some come to pray, some spend the night there, and

The Minister of Economy and Innovation, Delina Ibrahimaj, stated that the government will continue to monitor the economic situation and will introduce support measures if price increases become unbearable for pensioners and vulnerable groups. She said that, following the pension indexation approved at the latest government meeting, current inflation is around 3%, and therefore the country is not considered to be in a situation requiring immediate additional measures. “At the

Today, while MPs are in a plenary session, protesters are holding a rally outside the gates of Parliament. The protest also turned tense today, as citizens threw eggs toward the Parliament building. The demonstration was announced last night by its organisers, who called on all citizens to join the gathering this morning. “Tomorrow at 10:00 in front of Parliament, join us,” one of the organisers said during yesterday’s rally. Meanwhile, according to reporter Muhamed Veliu of

Earthquake tremors were recorded this morning in the city of Korçë, with the shaking also felt across the area, especially on the upper floors of apartment buildings. Tremors were felt this morning in Korçë. According to European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre, the earthquake measured 3.1 in magnitude, while the epicenter was located in Gjonomadh, northwest of the city of Korçë. The earthquake in southeastern Albania occurred at 07:36 this morning. The tremors were record

At the latest meeting of the Council of Ministers, the decisions taken were announced. The first decision communicated by Economy Minister Delina Ibrahimaj was the indexation of pensions by 2.7%, starting from July 1 of this year, meaning pensions will increase by 2.7%. According to the minister, around 900,000 citizens benefit from this decision. “I want to start with a decision related to pensioners. Today at the meeting of the Council of Ministers, we approved the indexati

Police structures in Tirana have criminally prosecuted 15 citizens, following investigative actions related to a rally held in Tirana, which is suspected of having caused public order disturbances and road traffic blockage. According to the official announcement, the individuals prosecuted are charged with “Organizing and participating in illegal gatherings and demonstrations,” “Disturbing public order and peace,” and “Obstructing vehicle traffic.” Investigations show that th